Mira Excel Shower cool

We bought our house brand new in 2000 with a Mira Excel shower already in. (dont know model number) Over the years we have had to keep turning up the temprature control higher and higher and now its on maximum and still not hot. Talking to a local plumber - he said it would be our thermostatic cartridge wanting changed and it would be easy to do? can I have your expert advice please?

Can you email me a copy of fitting instructions please if required / available?



Thanks,

Paul.
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous

Hi

If you have problems with an Excel then it's best just to replace the cartridge, however it is probably worth stripping the cartridge out and checking that the inlet filters are clean, before buying a new cartridge.

 

To replace the cartridge Pre 2003 units

 

Turn off hot and cold water supply

 

Pull front temperature knob off The rest of the knob assy. just unclips

 

Remove 4 screws that hold cartridge into body

 

Pull old cartridge forward shouldn't be too tight

 

Set new cartridge for High/Low pressure (instructions with cartridge)

 

Slip new cartridge into place remember to check that the new seals are all in place (and don't drop out as you push back)

 

Tighten screws be careful not to over tighten

 

Refit knobs.

 

Turn on water and test. (Occasionally you will have to reset the cartridge temperature, instructions with cartridge)

 

Easy peasy!!!!

 

Cartridge   Mira 903.33  This cartridge supersedes the previous high and low pressure versions

Link to cartridge

http://www.showerdoc.com/shower-spares/mira/MIRA-903-33-Cartridge-Assembly-(Up-To-2003---Black)-Comes-with-seals

Answered 13 years ago by Anonymous

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